December 3rd Service

Claybanks United Methodist Church
December 3, 2017 10:30am
*Indicates to stand as you are able

First Sunday of Advent

Welcome and Announcements

Praise Song “Star-Child” SUMH #2095

Prelude

*Processional
In this place, among these people,
God is worshipped, God is praised.
We have seen the signs and wonders;
the lost are found here, the dead are raised.
We are living the Gospel story;
lives are changed, and mountains moved.
Won’t you come and work among us?
You are welcomed, you are loved.

*Call to Worship
One: Come, people of faith, come join your hearts in worship.
All: ​We hear the invitation and hunger to join in the feast.
One: God is faithful and calls us into the loving presence of
​Jesus, who is the Christ.
All: ​We come to join with those who watch and wait and celebrate. AMEN.

Gloria Patri UMH #70

Opening Prayer

*Hymn “My Hope is Built” UMH #368

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

Children’s Time – Lighting of The First Advent Candle – Hope
After prayers – Sing the Children out “Jesus Loves Me” Children 5 and under are welcome to remain in worship or go to the nursery at this time.

On Wednesday, December 6th, at noon the card making ladies will be joining together for a time of making cards, a luncheon, and fellowship at Carol Adams house. Please sign up on the table in the fellowship hall so Carol will know how many to plan for. Hope to see you there!

Archives

Acts 8:31

Let the words of our mouths, and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer.

Won’t you join us?

In this place, among these people,
God is worshipped, God is praised.
We have seen the signs and wonders;
the lost are found here, the dead are raised.
We are living the Gospel story;
lives are changed and mountains moved.
Won't you come and work among us?
You are welcomed, you are loved.

Remembering our Shut-Ins

The Significance of Oneself

The Significance of oneself cannot be measured by the fame and glory of this world or the material things we have but by the Love and Compassion you have shown to others everyday of your life without fame or glory or thanks just in the name of love.
And maybe all the little things we do for one another is the most significant thing you and I might do in our lifetime.
Mi Sun